Nottingham Forest is reportedly gearing up to make a significant statement in the Premier League transfer window by launching a bid exceeding £40 million for Everton's promising young midfielder, Harrison Armstrong.
The Tricky Trees, who have recently shifted their transfer focus after missing out on Tottenham's Lucas Bergvall and Pape Matar Sarr, have identified the 19-year-old academy product as their new midfield target. This pursuit highlights a notable shift in the Premier League landscape, with Forest, having recently been in League One, now aiming to recruit from Everton, a club with a history of competing at the top tier.
Armstrong, who has recently earned a spot in Everton's starting lineup and played in their first game of the season, is considered a rising star. Despite the Toffees' reluctance to part with the young talent they've nurtured, the substantial offer from Nottingham Forest could present a difficult decision for the club, especially if the player expresses a desire to move.
Adding significant encouragement for Forest and manager Oliver Glasner, it's understood that Armstrong is "open to the move." This willingness to leave his boyhood club, even as he's on the cusp of establishing himself in the first team, gives Forest a major boost in their pursuit. Glasner himself has reportedly given the green light to the transfer, signaling his keenness to bring Armstrong to the City Ground.
